Concrete Demolition & Removal • Raleigh, NC
Concrete Demolition & Removal in Raleigh, NC
Old slab in the way of your next project? You don't want a pile of busted concrete left in the yard — you want it broken out, hauled off, and the spot left clean and ready. ALB Concrete Solutions saw-cuts, removes, and hauls away every job, recycling the concrete where we can, with the ALB project team running the site.
Haul-Off
Always Included
1-Year
Workmanship Warranty
How We Take a Slab Out Cleanly
Breaking concrete is the easy-looking part. Doing it without cracking the adjacent driveway, knocking out a fence, or leaving ruts across the lawn is where the work actually is. A slab also hides what's under it — utility lines, footings, old base — so a removal that goes smoothly starts with knowing where to cut and what's below before the breaker comes out.
The crew saw-cuts clean edges so the removal stops exactly where it should and the concrete you're keeping doesn't get damaged. We break the slab into liftable sections, load it out, and haul it off — recycling it at a crushing facility where we can rather than sending it all to a landfill. Then we rough-grade the spot so it's level and ready for whatever comes next, whether that's a new pour, a patio, or fresh landscaping. The ALB team manages the site and the coordinated ALB team handles every step, so there's no coordinating between a demo company and a hauler.
How the Removal Goes
- Clean saw-cut edges so nearby concrete isn't damaged
- Slab broken into sections, loaded, and fully hauled off
- Concrete recycled at a crushing facility where possible
- Site rough-graded and left ready for the next step
What We Remove
From a single old pad to a full driveway and footings, here's the concrete we break out and haul away for Triangle homes.
Driveway Removal
Pulling out an old or cracked driveway, apron, and right-of-way sections.
- Full driveway tear-out
- Apron and curb-line sections
- Edges saw-cut clean at the property line
Patio & Slab Removal
Clearing a patio, porch slab, or random old pad to open the space back up.
- Backyard patio removal
- Porch and stoop slabs
- Old shed and equipment pads
Sidewalk & Walkway Removal
Removing cracked or unwanted walks, front to back.
- Front and side walkways
- Public sidewalk sections (permit as required)
- Garden-path slabs
Foundation & Footing Removal
Breaking out old footings, foundation remnants, and curbing.
- Old foundation slabs
- Footings and piers
- Curbs and edging
Pool-Deck & Partial Removal
Taking out a pool deck or just the section you need gone.
- Full or partial pool-deck removal
- Single-section partial removal
- Saw-cut isolation of the area
Not Sure What You Need?
Tell the ALB team what's in the way and the ALB team will walk the site, check for anything buried under the slab, and lay out exactly what comes out — no pressure to remove more than the project needs. You'll get an itemized written proposal, usually within about two business days.
Concrete Removal Applications
Where breaking out and hauling away an old slab makes the difference.
Driveways
Removing an old driveway ahead of a new pour, a wider layout, or a different surface entirely — saw-cut clean at the right-of-way.
Patios & Slabs
Clearing a patio, porch slab, or stray old pad to free up the yard for a new design or planting.
Sidewalks & Walkways
Pulling cracked or unwanted walks, including public sidewalk sections where a permit applies.
Foundations & Footings
Breaking out old footings, foundation remnants, and curbing left behind from a previous structure.
Pool Decks
Removing a cracked or dated pool deck so it can be replaced or relandscaped.
Partial Removal
Saw-cutting and removing just one section of a slab while leaving the rest intact and undamaged.
DIY Removal vs Hiring ALB
A small pad you can chip out yourself on a Saturday. Anything bigger turns into rented equipment, a string of dump runs, and the real chance of cutting a utility line or cracking the driveway you meant to keep. Hiring it out trades all of that for one scheduled job with the hauling, recycling, and cleanup already in the price.
After Removal: What's Next
Taking the slab out is only worth it if the spot is left ready to use. Every removal ends with the site cleaned up and graded for whatever you've got planned — here's what that looks like depending on your next move.
Site Grading
We rough-grade the cleared area level and clean, so you're not staring at a crater of broken base and ruts where the slab used to be.
Base Prep for a New Pour
Putting concrete back in the same spot? We can roll straight into rebuilding and compacting the base, so the new slab starts on solid, properly prepared ground.
Ready for Landscaping
Done with concrete there? We leave the area graded and clear so you can sod it, plant it, or build a bed without hauling out debris first.
Why ALB Concrete Solutions for Demolition
Demolition looks like brute force, but the difference between a clean job and a damaged yard is all in the control. Project-manager oversight helps make sure the only thing that comes out is what's supposed to.
Project Manager Oversight
The ALB team runs the removal, decides the cut lines, and watches for what's buried under the slab. The project manager who scopes the removal coordinates the cut lines, access, and cleanup.
Coordinated Removal, Haul-Off Included
The ALB team cuts, breaks, loads, hauls, and grades. No demo sub, no separate hauler, no surprise disposal bill — it's all in the estimate.
Clean Saw-Cuts, No Collateral Damage
We isolate the removal with saw-cut edges so the driveway, walk, or slab you're keeping doesn't crack along with the part that's leaving.
Recycled Where We Can, Left Ready
We recycle the broken concrete at a crushing facility where possible and rough-grade the site, so it's clean and ready for your next step.
Concrete Demolition
FAQs
Yes — haul-off is part of every demolition job, always included in the estimate. We break the slab into sections, load it out, and take it off your property. You won't be left with a pile of broken concrete to figure out yourself.
Yes. We saw-cut a clean edge to isolate the section coming out, so the rest of the slab stays intact and undamaged. Partial removals are common when you're keeping most of a driveway or patio and only one area has failed or needs to go.
Where we can, yes. Broken concrete goes to a crushing facility to be reused as aggregate rather than straight to a landfill. It's not always possible depending on the material and what's in it, but recycling is our default when the job allows.
Most residential removals are a one- to two-day job — saw-cutting, breaking out, loading, hauling off, and grading the spot. A single pad goes fast; a full driveway or a foundation with footings takes longer. Your project manager gives you the timeline with the estimate.
Yes. You don't have to be putting concrete back to hire us — plenty of jobs are just removing an old slab to open up the yard for landscaping, a deck, or a different use entirely. We'll clear it, haul it, and grade the site, and that's the whole job if that's what you need.
Size and thickness of the slab, how much reinforcement is buried in it, access for the equipment, and how far the haul-off and disposal run. A reinforced foundation costs more to break out than a thin patio of the same size. You'll get an itemized written estimate after the ALB team assesses the site.
Request Your Free Demolition Estimate
Tell us what concrete you need gone and the ALB team will set up a no-pressure on-site visit, usually the next day. A dedicated project manager checks for anything buried under the slab, plans the cut lines, and sends an itemized written proposal — haul-off and cleanup included.
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Concrete Removal Across the Triangle
ALB Concrete Solutions breaks out and hauls away old concrete throughout Greater Raleigh and the Triangle, from established neighborhoods inside the Beltline to new subdivisions across Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Johnston counties.
Related Services
Removing a slab to pour something new? The ALB team coordinates the demo and rebuild.
Concrete Tear-Out & Replacement
Demo the failed slab, haul it off, rebuild the base, and pour fresh — one coordinated process, no hand-offs.
Concrete Repair
Cracks, sunken slabs, and trip hazards fixed with an honest repair-versus-replace recommendation first.
Concrete Driveways
New driveways poured on a properly compacted base with reinforcement and saw-cut control joints.
Get That Old Slab Gone and the Site Cleared
The ALB team will come out, look at what needs to come out and what's around it, and give you a free on-site estimate with an itemized written proposal — haul-off and cleanup included.